RB1
River Bus · RB1
RB1 — Central Commuter
The longest and busiest London river bus route — an east-west spine connecting central tourist piers with Docklands, Greenwich, the O2 and Royal Wharf.
Route
Battersea Power Station ⇄ Barking Riverside
Journey time
~95 minutes end-to-end
Frequency
Every 20 minutes (central section); every 30–40 minutes east of Greenwich.
Piers in order
- 1.Battersea Power Station
- 2.St George Wharf (Vauxhall)
- 3.Millbank
- 4.Westminster
- 5.London Eye
- 6.Embankment
- 7.Blackfriars
- 8.Bankside
- 9.London Bridge City
- 10.Tower
- 11.Wapping (Hilton Docklands)
- 12.Canary Wharf
- 13.Greenwich
- 14.North Greenwich (The O2)
- 15.Royal Wharf
- 16.Woolwich Royal Arsenal
- 17.Barking Riverside
Who is this route for?
Tourists, commuters and event-night travel to The O2.
FAQs
Where does the RB1 river bus run?
Battersea Power Station ⇄ Barking Riverside. The longest and busiest London river bus route — an east-west spine connecting central tourist piers with Docklands, Greenwich, the O2 and Royal Wharf.
How long does the RB1 take?
~95 minutes end-to-end.
How often does the RB1 run?
Every 20 minutes (central section); every 30–40 minutes east of Greenwich.
Can I pay with contactless on the RB1?
Yes — contactless and Oyster pay-as-you-go are accepted at all piers. River fares have their own daily cap, separate from TfL Tube/bus.